Marketing Assistant

Summary This position is located in the Marketing Branch of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, Naval Support Activity Memphis, Millington, Tennessee. Position provides installation administrative support associated with planning, initiating, and implementing a comprehensive marketing program including public relations, advertising, research, and social media. Responsibilities Assists Marketing Manager in the administrative duties associated with planning, initiating, and implementing a comprehensive marketing program including public relations, advertising and commercial sponsorship. Performs a variety of tasks to produce marketing materials for on-going and one-time programs, events and advertising campaigns that may include, but are not limited to: brochures, flyers, posters, videos, newsletters, email, websites, presentations, social media, publications, official message traffic, banners, and other printed materials. Assists in the maintenance of marketing tools and equipment used to produce, print, publish, post, display marketing as appropriate to meet the goals of the MWR Department. Receive and complete marketing requests and report progress through project management system. Takes photos and videos as appropriate for marketing, advertising and sponsorship projects. Drives a government vehicle to facilities and events in support of Marketing department efforts. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.A qualified candidate possess the following: Knowledge of the Navy MWR mission and the purpose of various Navy MWR activities. Skill in using a personal computer (PC) and mobile devices with various software programs (e.g., web content management systems, evolving social media platforms). Knowledge of all phases of marketing and communications, including knowledge of principles, methods, practices, trends and techniques. Knowledge of and ability to use proper grammar, spelling and standard writing styles. Ability to conceptualize and recommend advertising methods from written and verbal instructions. Ability to gather and effectively organize information. Ability to effectively work as a team member with flexibility to work in different positions within the department. Ability to analyze business needs and develop marketing and recommendations in a fast-paced environment. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. Additional Information Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.